Traditional Guardsmen
Pilot, Mobility Airlift

Job Description

The 109th Airlift Squadron will be accepting applications for our UPT hiring board to be held August 2019. The 109th AS is part of the 133rd Airlift Wing in the Minnesota Air National Guard located in Minneapolis, MN flying the beautiful C-130H3.

Accepting applications 1 Jan 2019 to 30 Jun 2019.

Open house 11 Jun 2019 at 1800L.

Interviews 12-14 Aug 2019.

How to Apply

Application Checklist
This handout is for general information only. You must contact the recruiter (listed below) to receive the application package checklist that will cover all of the various forms you must complete.Cover Letter and Resume
Please include these in your application.AFOQT (Air Force Officer Qualifying Test)
Similar to the SAT or ACT; this is a standardized test and can be accomplished on base here in St. Paul. The base education office will help to schedule this (SMSgt Michelle Hogan (612) 713-2024).TBAS (Test of Basic Aviation Skills)
The TBAS is a computerized psychomotor test to use as a tool for selection as an Air Force Pilot. This test can also be completed here in St. Paul. The base education office will help to schedule this (SMSgt Michelle Hogan (612) 713-2024).
Flight Experience
Please include a copy of your pilot ratings and a copy of the last three pages of your logbook. Pilots must at a minimum have soloed an aircraft for their private pilot license.More time and ratings are desired.
Flight Physical
If selected, you will need to complete a military flight physical, however for medical prescreening you will need to travel to a MEPS office for a commissioning physical. The recruiter listed below will help to schedule this.College Degree/Transcript
Include in your application a copy of your college transcript. You must have a bachelor’s degree at a minimum.Letters Of Recommendation
Please limit to no more than three letters. We prefer quality over quantity.
Contact Info
For any further questions; please contact TSgt Rodney Gattis. He is the recruiting office supervisor and his commercial phone number is 612-713-2033. He can be reached via email at rodney.a.gattis.mil@mail.mil His address is 631 Minuteman Drive, Saint Paul MN 55111.
For officer, aircrew, and pilot related questions, please contact:
Chief Pilot – LtCol Dana Novinskie, phone 612-713-2399 dana.e.novinskie.mil@mail.mil
Assistant Chief Pilot – Maj Jason Christensen, phone 612-713-2484 jason.w.christensen.mil@mail.milDeadline
The application window will be open from 1 Jan – 30 Jun 2019. Interviews will be conducted in 12-14 August 2019, and a formal invitation will be sent if selected for the interview.Other Requirements
Your 32nd birthday must fall on or after 1 Jun 2019.Please compile or assemble your application packet in a simple envelope lose leaf or single PDF. Then mail/email your packet to the recruiter listed above.Open House
The 109th Airlift Squadron will be hosting a Pilot & Navigator Open House on Tuesday, 11 Jun 19 at 1800L in the Aircrew Briefing Room.Address is 641 Spitfire Ave, Saint Paul MN 55111.For non-military members needing access to the base, please coordinate with the recruiter.